Question 1

India's constitution defines India as a __________ republic.

Accepted Answer

A)  Hindu 
B)  Muslim 
C)  Buddhist 
D)  Communist 
E)  secular

Question 2

The Indian __________ Service sits atop the country's gigantic bureaucracy.

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The answer of The Indian __________ Service sits atop the...

Question 3

All of the following describe Nehruvian economic policy in India EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  it met initial goals of making India self sufficient. 
B)  it protected public and private firms. 
C)  it guaranteed a reasonable profit. 
D)  it prevented the spread of a culture of inefficiency and corruption. 
E)  it resulted in India falling behind other developing countries.

Question 4

In 1984, a radical group of Sikhs were killed when government forces attacked

Accepted Answer

A)  the Lok Sabha. 
B)  the Taj Mahal. 
C)  the British embassy. 
D)  the Golden Temple. 
E)  Pakistan.

Question 5

Which political party won the 2014 Indian election

Accepted Answer

A)  BJP 
B)  Congress 
C)  RSS 
D)  NKVP 
E)  CPI(M)

Question 6

Congress dominated Indian politics since before independence. Yet, it seems to have lost that dominant position in the last thirty years and may well find itself permanently behind the BJP. How can you account for the decline of Congress and the rise of the BJP?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Congress dominated Indian politics since before independence....

Question 7

The town of Annawadi is located near the airport of what major city?

Accepted Answer

A)  London 
B)  Goa 
C)  Calcutta 
D)  Mumbai 
E)  Delhi

Question 8

The more powerful house of the Indian parliament is the __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  Lok Sabha 
B)  Rajya Sabha 
C)  Akali Dal 
D)  Janata Dal 
E)  Meeting of Councilors

Question 9

Mohandas Gandhi helped gain independence for India by

Accepted Answer

A)  encouraging business relationships between India and Britain. 
B)  demonstrating Indians' loyalty to the British monarch. 
C)  recruiting Indians to help Britain fight off the Axis powers in World War II. 
D)  inspiring broad, grassroots participation in the independence movement. 
E)  forging alliances with leaders of other former British colonies.

Question 10

In 1885, the Indian National __________, which was to lead the struggle for independence for nearly sixty years, was formed.

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The answer of In 1885, the Indian National __________, which...

Question 11

Many __________ consider that they are an "oppressed majority" in India.

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The answer of Many __________ consider that they are an...

Question 12

The initial motive for British colonization in India was __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  profit 
B)  political conquest 
C)  religious evangelism 
D)  jihad 
E)  boredom

Question 13

All of the following are part of the caste system EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  Brahmins. 
B)  Kshatriyas. 
C)  Shia. 
D)  Dalits. 
E)  Vaisyas.

Question 14

The split of colonial India into two countries after receiving independence was largely the result of

Accepted Answer

A)  religious differences between Hindus and Muslims. 
B)  political differences between political parties. 
C)  decisions made in London by the British government. 
D)  annexation of Indian territory by Pakistan. 
E)  peace agreements led by the United Nations.

Question 15

Has globalization primarily benefited or harmed India? Why did you reach that conclusion?

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The answer of Has globalization primarily benefited or harmed India?...

Question 16

Roughly what percentage of the Indian population is Hindu?

Accepted Answer

A)  Twenty percent 
B)  Fifty percent 
C)  Eighty percent 
D)  Ninety five percent 
E)  Ninety nine percent

Question 17

Do you think recent trends have made democracy in India more vulnerable? Why or why not?

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The answer of Do you think recent trends have made...

Question 18

Although most Indians are illiterate, they are able to easily identify the parties on the ballot because

Accepted Answer

A)  the ballot has pictures that symbolize each party. 
B)  poll watchers tell voters which party is which. 
C)  people vote after listening to tape recordings. 
D)  party officials tell people who to vote for. 
E)  voting instructions are on videotape.

Question 19

The Indian constitution can be amended by

Accepted Answer

A)  approval of a majority of the state legislatures. 
B)  majority votes in the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. 
C)  a majority vote in a national referendum. 
D)  a presidential decree. 
E)  an executive order from the prime minister.

Question 20

Because India allows any group of seven or more people to form a labor union, about how many labor unions currently exist in India?

Accepted Answer

A)  500 
B)  1,000 
C)  5,000 
D)  10,000 
E)  Over 25,000

Exam 11: India